I couldn’t resist sharing a few more photos and video of the height of Spring. The lilacs are out now, too, so that means I’d better hurry and get my yearly bunch before they’re gone. Video shows the petals dropping and giving the landscape its soft-focus appearance. I heard the call of pheasants today, too,… Continue reading Part 2: Spring blossoming on campus w/video
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Reader’s wrap and Christmas tree update
PHOTOS: Detail of the reader's wrap. I'm using Berroco Ultra Alpaca in camel and a 6mm hook. Just a quick hello to update on my reader's wrap, which is almost ready for pockets and fringe. I'm really enjoying using a slightly thicker yarn than I usually do! The pattern is moving quickly. This is a… Continue reading Reader’s wrap and Christmas tree update
A peek at Autumn in Korea, plus crafty doings
Hard to believe that it's been two weeks since my last post! I've been a bit bogged down by work, family matters, and attention to the U.S. election. I have been faithfully keeping up with my crafty projects, even though they've slowed down for the moment. After the end of the semester, I'll definitely devote… Continue reading A peek at Autumn in Korea, plus crafty doings
Autumn forest walk with Bo, and some current WIPs
October is the most beautiful month in Korea, in my humble opinion. I made time this week for a forest walk with my pup, having in mind to admire the foliage in all its fiery glory. PHOTOS: Forest walking with Bo this week. Autumn colors are out in full effect. I'm not familiar with all… Continue reading Autumn forest walk with Bo, and some current WIPs
A peek at early Autumn in my neighborhood, plus WIPs
If I could pause this weather pattern and keep it all year long, I would. Warm, bright days and cool nights suit me, and so do the colors of this season. Right now, cosmos are in full bloom around my neighborhood and on campus. PHOTOS: Top, my boy enjoying a lunchtime walk. Cosmos field at… Continue reading A peek at early Autumn in my neighborhood, plus WIPs
Folk village walk and Bodhi’s story
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know how much I like to take my dog Bodhi with me on walks around the neighborhood. The folk village on campus is one of our favorites, especially in Spring and Fall. PHOTOS: Bo and I took a walk yesterday in the folk village at… Continue reading Folk village walk and Bodhi’s story
Mini update – late summer transition and new mystery amigurumi
Just a few words to check in and show some shots from a brief walk around my campus. Fall is practically here, and the weather is so much more tolerable. My boy Bodhi agrees. PHOTOS: Out and about near my campus. On the west side, there are some plots of rice and vegetables ready to… Continue reading Mini update – late summer transition and new mystery amigurumi
Post-typhoon nature walk, and crochet projects update
My posts are coming slower these days - I'm really bogged down at work, like so many educators during this pandemic. There is some wheel-reinventing going on that is unavoidable. I have plenty to be thankful for, including the simple pastimes that distract me from worries. That still includes going out in nature with my… Continue reading Post-typhoon nature walk, and crochet projects update
Playing around with new yarn
Just want to squeeze in one more craft update before the end of August! I have load of WIPs underway at the moment, and my uni semester is about to begin. Here's where some of my projects stand today. I ordered a few colors of Drops Kid Silk, a 70/30 mohair/silk lace-weight yarn that I… Continue reading Playing around with new yarn
Mandala has a home! Plus, new shawl and favorite dog treats recipe
After some thought and time to locate supplies, I was able to satisfactorily hang the mandala on my living room wall, behind my piano. I used a simple curtain rod and some metal rings in every other space of the border. I think I may add rings to the rest of the open spaces, to… Continue reading Mandala has a home! Plus, new shawl and favorite dog treats recipe
